Pathways to Canada: Professional Guidance from Licensed Consultant Behnaz Arabian

Canada has long stood out as a prime destination for Iranians seeking higher education, employment, and permanent settlement. With progressive immigration policies, a strong economy, and a high standard of living, the country offers countless opportunities. Yet navigating Canada’s immigration system requires more than ambition—it demands expertise, planning, and precision. This is where Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) play a crucial role. Among them, Behnaz Arabian, RCIC-IRB, has established a reputation for blending deep regulatory knowledge with extensive managerial experience, multilingual communication skills, and a structured, data-driven approach to immigration case management.

Professional Background: Management Meets Immigration Expertise

Arabian is an active RCIC-IRB with years of leadership experience in higher education and institutional management. She formerly served as campus director at one of Canada’s largest private colleges, where she oversaw day-to-day operations, implemented performance monitoring systems, planned institutional growth, and ensured compliance with both academic and government standards. Her work also involved recruiting and training faculty, supporting multicultural student populations, and aligning organizational strategies with long-term goals.

This leadership background—spanning quality assurance, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement—now informs her work as an immigration consultant. She holds a Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law from Queen’s University, and offers professional services in English, French, and Farsi. This combination of academic training, professional leadership, and linguistic fluency allows Arabian to design tailored immigration strategies for diverse clients.

A Structured Approach to Immigration

Arabian’s consulting practice is grounded in three key pillars:

1. Personalized Assessments

Each case begins with a thorough review of a client’s education, career history, language proficiency, financial position, and settlement objectives.

2. Defensible Immigration Strategies

She develops clear, evidence-based pathways supported by backup plans (Plan B/C), ensuring realistic timelines and compliance with IRCC and provincial requirements.

3. Execution with Quality Control

Arabian prepares detailed checklists, organizes supporting evidence, and drafts persuasive Letters of Explanation and Statements of Purpose. Applications are carefully monitored until completion, with an emphasis on accuracy and compliance.

This framework reduces the risk of application refusals caused by incomplete documentation or vague objectives. When refusals do occur, Arabian specializes in analyzing GCMS notes, identifying weaknesses, and restructuring cases for stronger resubmissions. 

Core Services

1. Study Pathways Leading to Permanent Residency

 • Guidance in choosing designated learning institutions (DLI) and programs eligible for PGWP.

 • Preparation of academic and career-focused SOPs, backed by transparent financial proof.

 • Long-term “Study → Work → PR” planning, including postgraduate permits, labor market integration, and eventual PR through Canadian Experience Class or provincial streams.

2. Skilled Worker and Express Entry Applications

 • Comprehensive NOC/TEER evaluation, ECA requirements, and CRS optimization.

 • Express Entry profile creation, strategies for PNP nominations or job offers.

 • Drafting of compliant employment documents, including job descriptions, references, and payroll records.

3. Family Sponsorships

 • Spousal, dependent child, and parental sponsorship applications.

 • Documentation to prove genuine relationships, including correspondence, photos, and joint records.

 • Advisory support to preempt and address potential concerns.

4. Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)

 • Identification of provinces that align with client profiles and workforce needs.

• Use of nomination opportunities to boost CRS scores and expedite invitations.

5. Status Transitions and Temporary Visas

 • Careful planning of lawful transitions between visitor, study, work, and PR statuses.

 • Drafting explanatory letters to ensure IRCC interprets intentions accurately.

Applying Management Principles to Immigration Cases

Arabian approaches every immigration file as a complex project requiring rigorous oversight. Her leadership background strengthens her consulting practice through:

 • Process-driven case management from intake to final decision.

 • Performance tracking with defined indicators, such as document completeness and timely submissions.

 • Use of standardized document templates and checklists for consistency.

 • Evidence-based decision-making to determine optimal and alternative immigration routes.

Roadmap for Client Collaboration

 1. Initial consultation and needs assessment.

 2. Development of a customized roadmap and document checklist.

 3. Preparation and standardization of documents (SOPs, LoEs, references, financial proof, ECA, translations).

 4. Submission of applications with continuous monitoring and response to IRCC requests.

 5. Post-approval support, including arrival planning, job market entry, and PR transition.

Conclusion

Immigrating to Canada today requires more than filling out forms. It calls for strategic planning, clear documentation, and reliable execution. Behnaz Arabian, with her background as campus director of a leading Canadian institution and her professional credentials as an RCIC-IRB, offers precisely this combination. Her consulting approach is grounded in strategy, analysis, and discipline rather than vague promises.

For students, professionals, and families exploring pathways to study, work, or permanent residency in Canada, Arabian provides not only legal expertise but also the confidence that comes from structured planning and proven results.